Originally Posted by CommuterKat
What kind of fenders are best for a mountain bike, or do they even make them? And, how do I get my D*mn light to stay on the little clippy thing... it slips off and crashes into the road every time I go over a pothole. (lots of potholes here in Vermont...) What about rain? I would really like to ride in the rain, but have never done it, and am a little worried about slippery roads.
Any advice would be appreciated. Oh, my commute is 12 miles with a REALLY big hill about 2 miles from my house (uphill on the way in).
Thanks so much, Kim
You will find many fenders available at your lbs. Most will be the plastic clip-on's. Some people hate thatem with a passion & others, like myself, think they are ok. It really depends on how much coverage you want from the water that will be thrown off your tires. I just want to keep the back of my shorts from being covered in guck & the downtube will keep most of the guck from the front side.
As for rain, on the nice warm days of summer, it keeps one cool. Even on the colder days as long as you are heading indoors after a ride, it's not so bad & still, it helps you cool down. I ride all-weather conditions until the beginning of December. The winters in Quebec, much like VT, can get pretty rough & cold.
Have fun out there!